DIFFERENT TYPES AND USES OF SEWING MACHINES

A GUIDE TOSEWING MACHINES

• A sewing machine is a machine used to stitch fabric and other materials together with thread.

• Sewing machines were invented during the first Industrial Revolution to decrease the amount of manual sewing work performed in clothing companies.

• Since the invention of the first working sewing machine, generally considered to have been the work of English-man Thomas Saint in 1790, the sewing machine has greatly improved the efficiency and productivity of the clothing industry.

SEWING MACHINE

ELECTRONIC SEWING MA-CHINES

CATEGORIES OF SEWING MACHINES

MECHANICAL SEWING MACHINES

COMPUTERIZED SEWING MA-CHINES

OVERLOCKER SEWING MACHINES

• Mechanical Sewing Machines are the most basic available as they aren't powered by electricity, therefore have fewer features than Computerized or Electronic machines. This type of machine is mainly available as vintage models that are rarely made anymore as they require more physical work from you, powered by a wheel or dial on the side of the machine instead of a foot pedal.

• Although this seems a disadvantage, lots of sewers often choose this machine type because of its durability – they are almost al-ways made exclusively of metal. These traditional machines are great for basic projects and although they can sew most materi-als, they are generally better suited to light-to-medium-weight materials.

MECHANICAL SEWING MACHINES

• Electronic Sewing Machines use a single motor that electroni-cally powers the needle. All you need to do is control the speed of the machine by putting pressure on an electronic foot pedal - this will leave both your hands free to guide the fabric carefully through the machine!

• You'll normally find a dial on the side of your sewing machine to control the stitch types and lengths. Some machines may also have an automatic tension setting and an automatic thread cutter, as well as a set buttonhole stitch. Electronic Machines are suited to a variety of different projects and sewing needs as they can often sew multiple fabric types and have a great volume of functions and stitch patterns.

ELECTRONIC SEWING MACHINES

• Computerized Sewing Machines allow you to tailor their functions to your sewing needs. Instead of using dials and buttons, these advanced machines have an LED display, LCD display or large touch screen. The basic range can memorize a few of your most used stitches and automatically set the tension, while the ad-vanced machines provide you with the ability to program your machine to sew complex embroidery patterns.

• Some machines also have a USB port available, enabling you to create your own designs on a computer, link it to the machine and then set it to sew your own personalized pattern. Some advanced Computerized Machines can memorize past projects and even download designs from the internet! Although these machines generally tend to be more expensive than Manual or Electronic Machines, they are far more versatile and can sew more of your projects at a faster rate.

COMPUTERIZED SEWING MACHINES

• The primary purpose of an Overlocker is to professionally finish hems and seams - this machine is useful if you do a lot of sewing and espe-cially favorable if you love making your own garments. These ma-chines have fewer functions than Sewing Machines, however they have the ability to stitch, neaten and trim away excess fabric at twice the speed.

• Overlockers work differently to ordinary sewing machines as they use between 2 - 9 threads and multiple needles to create an overcast stitch, while trimming away the excess fabric. They're especially useful for making curtains or hemming, and are good for sewing knitted fab-rics. It should be noted, however, that an Overlocker is an addition to a regular sewing machine, rather than a replacement - they're great for simple projects, but aren't equipped to sew zips or buttonholes.

OVERLOCKER SEWING MACHINES

• LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINE

• HI-SPEED LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINE

• OVER EDGING MACHINE

• EMBROIDERY MACHINE

• BUTTONHOLER MACHINE

• BUTTON ATTACHMENT MACHINE

• DOUBLE NEEDLE SEWING MACHINE

• BARTACKING MACHINE

TYPES OF SEWING MACHINES

• This machine is usually used in homes and sometimes in school.

• It is also known as “Domestic Sewing Machine”.

• It is run by foot and can also be converted to an Electrical Powered Machine.

LOCKSTITCH SEWING MACHINE

• This machine is sometimes called a “Straight Stitching Ma-chine” or Industrial Sewing Machine.

• It has an automatic lubrication system, and if often used by tailors and dressmakers.

HI-SPEED LOCKSTITCH SEWING MA-CHINE

• This machine is also known as “The Small Machine”.

• It finishes the raw edges of the pattern for construction.

OVER EDGING MACHINE

• This machine is used in making fancy stitches. It is com-monly used in making different kinds of embroidery stitches on fabrics for Barong Tagalog, pillow cases, linen, and other novelty items.

EMBROIDERY MACHINE

• This machine is used in making buttonholes on garments.

• Buttonholer Machines are able to make multiple designs of buttonholes which are more complex and varied compared to domestic sewing machines.

BUTTONHOLER MACHINE

• This machine is used in attaching buttons to garments.

• This machine is specially made for its purpose. Hi-speed and highly accurate. Often used by garment manufacturers for mass production.

BUTTON ATTACHMENT MACHINE

• This machine is used in the construction of different kinds of clothing especially for the in-seam, out-seam, and side-seam.

• This machine is also used in making beautiful double stitched patterns and finishes.

DOUBLE NEEDLE SEWING MACHINE

• This machine is used in reinforcing the opening of pockets on clothing.

• This machine is a fully automated powerhouse, from start-ing, stopping, thread-trimming and even has an automatic presser lifting system.

BARTACKING MACHINE

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